"Who are you to touch the offerings to the Gods?"
The voice ricocheted off the walls, crisp and biting.
Sesshomaru and Kagome stood, side by side, as the owner of the voice appeared through mist.
Shrouded in shadows as she was, even that couldn't disguise the presence that followed her.
"Who are you?"
Kagome stepped forward, ready to plead her case.
Torchlight flickered over her as she cautiously approached, catching and reflecting her necklace.
The mystery woman stopped suddenly as it caught her eye. Smiled.
"So, it is you," she said, softer now as she eyed Kagome. "Daughter of Ixchel."